MLB Playoff Picture: Wild card and divisional series matchups set
Kirby Lee / USA TODAY Sports
It took a full 162 games, but the MLB playoff picture is finally set.
Here's a look at the wild card and divisional series matchups:
American League Wild Card
Tuesday, Sept. 30 - Oakland Athletics at Kansas City Royals - 8 p.m. EST
Probable starters: Jon Lester (16-11, 2.46 ERA) vs. James Shields (14-8, 3.21 ERA)
National League Wild Card
Wednesday, Oct. 1 - San Francisco Giants at Pittsburgh Pirates - 8 p.m. EST
Probable starters: Madison Bumgarner (18-10, 2.98 ERA) vs. TBD
American League Division Series
| Game | Date | Matchup |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thursday, Oct. 2 | AL WC @ Angels |
| 2 | Friday, Oct. 3 | AL WC @ Angels |
| 3 | Sunday, Oct. 5 | Angels @ AL WC |
| 4* | Monday, Oct. 6 | Angels @ AL WC |
| 5* | Wednesday, Oct. 8 | AL WC @ Angels |
* If necessary
| Game | Date | Matchup |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thursday, Oct. 2 | Tigers @ Orioles |
| 2 | Friday, Oct. 3 | Tigers @ Orioles |
| 3 | Sunday, Oct. 5 | Orioles @ Tigers |
| 4* | Monday, Oct. 6 | Orioles @ Tigers |
| 5* | Wednesday, Oct. 8 | Tigers @ Orioles |
National League Division Series
| Game | Date | Matchup |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friday, Oct. 3 | NL WC @ Nationals |
| 2 | Saturday, Oct. 4 | NL WC @ Nationals |
| 3 | Monday, Oct. 6 | Nationals @ NL WC |
| 4* | Tuesday, Oct. 7 | Nationals @ NL WC |
| 5* | Thursday, Oct. 9 | NL WC @ Nationals |
| Game | Date | Matchup |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friday, Oct. 3 | Cardinals @ Dodgers |
| 2 | Saturday, Oct. 4 | Cardinals @ Dodgers |
| 3 | Monday, Oct. 6 | Dodgers @ Cardinals |
| 4* | Tuesday, Oct. 7 | Dodgers @ Cardinals |
| 5* | Thursday, Oct. 9 | Cardinals @ Dodgers |